OCN L2 Dip Bricklaying (Part time)

On completion of this NOCN_Cskills Awards Level 2 Diploma in Bricklaying (Construction) qualification you will have obtained the skills, knowledge and understanding to progress on to a higher level qualification in the same or similar occupational area or progress into employment in their chosen trade.

Industry will accept the qualification on its own as entry to a job role.

Employment opportunities could include:

– Bricklayer

– Trainee Supervisor / Team leader

Achievement of this qualification within an Intermediate Apprenticeship in Construction Building -; Trowel Occupations could lead to a higher level apprenticeship framework, if desired. This could include:

-Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in Construction Building -Trowel Occupations:

-Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Trowel Occupations.

To achieve this qualification a minimum of 73 credits need to be attained. This comprises the 6 mandatory units plus 1 unit from the following optional unit group:

Mandatory

• Construct cavity walling forming masonry structures
• Construct solid walling incorporating isolated and attached piers
• Health, safety and welfare in construction and associated industries
• Set out masonry structures
• Understanding construction
• Understanding information, quantities and communication with others

Optional

• Construct masonry cladding
• Construct thin joint masonry

Assessment:

The assessment requirements set for this qualification are multiple choice knowledge tests and practical assignments.

All units in this qualification are mandatory and learners must attain at least a pass in each unit in order to achieve the overall qualification. Achievement of this qualification will be assessed via a combination of knowledge testing and practical assessments that can be combined for synoptic delivery.

Approximately 50% of this qualification is subject to external assessment via our knowledge test platform. The tests will be in a format of multiple choice questions and will be under invigilated conditions. Once each unit has been passed, it cannot be re-taken to improve the grade achieved. This qualification is graded using a Pass, Merit and Distinction format and has been included in the Department for Education performance tables.

Grading:

Each of the qualification’;s knowledge units will be graded pass, merit or distinction. These grades will then be aggregated into one overall qualification grade of pass, merit or distinction to apply to the overall qualification using an algorithm process built into our registration and certification system. The grading applies to the overall qualification and all elements must be passed to achieve the qualification

Skills Test:

Practical assignments have been developed for each individual unit, which gives you the flexibility to assess learners in the manner which best suits you. This gives you the option to sign learners off on a unit-by-unit basis to aid with retention and recognise every learner’;s achievements.

These practical assignments have been designed so that certain units are able to be delivered together, however others should be delivered in isolation. Ultimately your learners’; will cover all of the skills learning outcomes and assessment criteria for all of the units.

They are designed to be taken within a simulated construction environment, away from the stresses and distractions experienced on a real site. They are practical assignments that are to be taken within a set period of time. The assignments can be delivered by single unit, several units at a time or at the end of the whole qualification. The assignments are to be monitored and marked by the trainers.

Knowledge Test:

The knowledge assessment is designed to be taken on a computer using the NOCN Cskills Awards online testing platform. However paper testing is also available. The tests are externally set and marked multiple choice tests where learners can choose one of four possible answers. The tests cover the learning outcomes for each unit and measures that they have been met. Testing can be by single unit, several units at a time or all the units at the end of the whole qualification.

Learners will be required to have steel toe-capped boots, a hi-vis jacket/vest, goggles, gloves and masks. We have a small provision of these at the College but encourage learners to purchase their own where-possible in order to work towards professional standards.

All information surrounding financial support can be found here: https://www.crawley.ac.uk/college-life/financial-support

If you need any further assistance, please contact the Admissions Team via email admissions@crawley.ac.uk or call 01293 442200 press option 2 for Admissions.